IGFM Switzerland kicks off partnership with SolarButterfly
The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution in October 2021 recognizing the right to a healthy environment as a fundamental human right.
April 2022: Meeting the President of the Estonian Parliament
Thomas Schirrmacher visited the President of the Estonian Parliament to inform himself about the effect, the war against the Ukraine has on Estonia.
ISHR turns 40 this year
On April 8, 2022, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) turns 40 years old. It was initially founded by 13 people committed to the defense of human rights.
Alongside the German section who will be celebrating 50 years of existence.
March 2022: ISHR Baltic State visit
Thomas Schirrmacher starts his first day of the Baltic States trip in Vilnius, Lithuania with a meeting with Jurgita Samoskiene and Olga Karach.
January 2022: Thomas Schirrmacher visits the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire
Thomas Schirrmacher visited the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire, Edison Enrique Rijna. Bonaire is located close to the coast of Venezuela.
ISHR Newsletter • December 2021
What is your definition of equality – is a question we posed to our online community this month to mark the International Human Rights Day. Equality – reducing inequalities, advancing human rights was the dedicated focus of this year’s commemoration of the day.
ISHR Newsletter • October 2021
As Autumn takes over in the northern hemisphere, the sun makes a comeback in the southern hemisphere and we launch into the third year of the pandemic accompanied by crises such as climate change and return of the Taliban to name a few, September and the months ahead are packed with strategic meetings to shape a different future.
ISHR Newsletter • July 2021
As the global recession in democracy and rise in authoritarianism deepens, the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) upholds their comprehensive efforts in advocating for and supporting those fighting for their civil and political rights worldwide. The year 2021 marks the 15th consecutive year of decline in global freedom, the Freedom in the World Report 2021 states.
Political prisoners in Ingushetia
Sarifa Sautieva • Akhmed Pogorov • Bagaudin Khautiev • Barakh Chemurziev • Musa Malsagov • Malsag Uzhakhov • Ismail Nalgiev • Akhmed Barakhoev
Focus: the North Caucasus, Ingushetia, origins
Ingushetia: already 2 years in Russian pre-trial detention for peaceful protests against the handover of land to Chechnya. The former interior minister, the head of the local Red Cross, a museum director, two young lawyers, a university professor, a philologist and elected representative, a department head in the health sector ... They all urgently need our help!